1963 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 720 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 456M |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
